Originally from the Kansas City area, I grew up a music minister’s son and my mom was a nurse. I was always surrounded by music. I went to college for music and ministry at Hope International University in Fullerton California. I was also in a folk band called Attic Wolves and drummed in groups as a “weekend warrior” for a few years. I received my Master of Divinity degree from Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan in Johnson City, TN. I am new to the state of Utah, but I love it!

My hobbies include writing music, watching Dr Who, all things Disney and theme parks, reading (mostly science fiction), being a Tolkien and Lewis fanboy, and nerding out over theology and church history. My passion in life is to connect people to God through music. I love being a pastor and a musician and am so privileged to do what I do full-time! I love my family and love making friends.

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I was born and raised in small town Carthage, Missouri. My family and I moved to Salt Lake City in 2013 where I studied Culinary Arts and graduated in 2015. I specialize in Baking and Pastry. I still love to bake for friends and family and will cater the occasional event.

I came to work at Southeast Christian Church in 2017 . I am currently attending Salt Lake Community College to further my education in Accounting and continue to grow in areas that can serve the church.

When I am not doing homework I love to spend time at the park in my hammock reading a good book, traveling to new places, hanging out with my family, and hiking with our boxer, Luna.

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I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After spending my first 23 years in Michigan, I have lived in Oregon (two years), back in Michigan for 18 years, Colorado for 12 years, Wisconsin for 6 years and am now in my 3rd year as a Utah resident. I earned a nursing degree in 1993 and spent nearly 3 decades working as a pediatric nurse, OB/labor and delivery nurse, lactation consultant and manager of a pediatric clinic.

I have 3 children (Andy, Angela, and Katie) and three granddaughters (Harper, Hazel, and Charlie). My husband of 43 years has worked as an educator for nearly 40 years and just retired from being an Associate Professor at Westminster College.

After many years in healthcare, I feel fortunate to play a role in the spiritual well-being of the people in our church and community. I continue to have a love of horses and spend most of my time taking care of my family, especially my three granddaughters.

Contact Betty

I was born and raised in South Carolina. Though I grew up a part of the church from as far back as I can remember (even baptized when I was 10), it wasn’t until I was over 40 when Christ truly became Lord of my life. It wasn’t until I was completely shattered that I truly gave my life over to the Lord. After some very difficult times through the years, God has healed me enough to hopefully help others along their journey. I look forward to that opportunity each and every week. 

As the Groups Director, I look forward to being able to foster a sense of community and fellowship here at Southeast. I'm always open to ideas on how to better do that - just reach out with any idea you may have.  

I officially joined the staff here at Southeast as the part-time Worship Ministry Assistant at the beginning of January 2022, it is a blessing to continue having the opportunity to serve God in a way which also happens to align with my interest in media production. 

I thoroughly enjoy studying the Bible and learning more about God and deepening that relationship every chance I get. My wife, Caroline, and I enjoy hiking, biking, and raising our kids. 

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I was born and raised in Utah and grew up on a small family farm in West Jordan. I come from a blended family of 14 children. I have always been a teacher and in kindergarten I would come home and teach my younger sister all that I had learned. At age 12 I created a dance school for neighborhood children.

I served as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District and worked in Granite School District's Preschool Program. in 1986 I went onto own and operate my own childcare center for 10 years. Most recently I worked as the Director for Mount Olympus Christian Academy. I also work as an instructor for the Office of Child Crew teaching career ladder classes to Child Care teachers.

Currently I am serving as the Children's Director at Southeast Christian Church. I am also the Director of our Preschool, Lion Academy. I am married to my husband, Randy, and enjoy baking and training our belgian malinois.

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